ZIP 60911 (Ashkum, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 60911: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Iroquois County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 487 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Iroquois County compares with Illinois
Iroquois County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Iroquois County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Iroquois County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 152.8 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 66% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.0% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.9% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 31% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.6% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Illinois, Iroquois County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Iroquois County: 6.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Illinois.
Overview
Iroquois County has recorded 487 truck crashes since 2015, with 290 people injured and 27 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in September (3.9%).
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.0% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 60911 since 2015: CR-4 (1), I-57 (1), SR-116 (1), SR-49 (1) and US-52 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 60911 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Iroquois County.
- With 11.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Illinois), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Iroquois County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-4 | 1 |
| I-57 | 1 |
| SR-116 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| US-52 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Iroquois County) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 233 |
| Il-49 | 12 |
| US-24 | 11 |
| US-45 | 7 |
| SR-24 | 6 |
| Walnut | 3 |
| Us 45/52 | 3 |
| SR-49 | 3 |
ZIP 60911 at a glance
| Population | 1,325 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $89,792 |
| Median home value | $145,641 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Iroquois County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 21 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 26 | +24% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 37 | +41% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 41 | +11% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 21 a year in the 1990s and 41 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 60911
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 60911?
Since 2015, 487 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Iroquois County (290 injured, 27 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 60911?
April has the most truck crashes in Iroquois County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 60911?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Iroquois County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 60911 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Iroquois County records 152.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.0 across Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 60911?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.